Akila Dananjaya

Sri Lanka spinner Akila Dananjaya was reported for a suspect bowling action during the first Test between Sri Lanka and New Zealand, which took place from August 14 to 18 in Galle, with Kane Williamson also flagged

Sri Lanka offspinner Akila Dananjaya has been reported for a suspect action for the second time in a year. Also reported for a suspect action following the Galle Test is Kane Williamson, the New Zealand captain.

From 143/2, Sri Lanka slumped to 161/7 before an unfinished 66-run stand for the eighth wicket between Niroshan Dickwella and Suranga Lakmal stopped the rot. For New Zealand, spinner Ajaz Patel took 5/76.

New Zealand were 203 for five against Sri Lanka, having recovered from 71-3 at Lunch, when rain stopped play for the day in the final session in Galle with Ross Taylor batting on 86. Akila Dananjaya claimed all five wickets for the hosts